Posts in Car Accident

July 1, 2025 Can You Sue If Your Airbag Failed to Deploy in a Crash?

When an airbag fails to deploy during a crash, the consequences can be catastrophic. Airbags are designed to reduce injury severity during collisions, especially in frontal or side-impact crashes. When they don’t function as expected, serious harm can occur. But is a non-deploying airbag enough to justify legal action? In certain cases, the answer may…

July 1, 2025 How Long Do I have to file a Claim After My Disabled Car Was Hit by a semi-truck?

When your disabled vehicle is struck by a semi-truck, understanding the legal timeline for filing a claim becomes crucial for protecting your rights. Each state maintains specific deadlines that, if missed, can permanently affect your ability to seek compensation. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), large truck crashes involving passenger vehicles often…

June 5, 2025 Can You Trust Google Reviews to Find a Car Accident Lawyer?

After a car accident, you may feel overwhelmed by legal ads and Google reviews claiming to point you toward the “right” attorney. It’s natural to search for help online, but not all reviews reflect real legal performance. Many injury victims select a lawyer based on star ratings or review volume, only to realize too late…

June 4, 2025 What Happens If I Am in a Car Accident While Running an Errand for Work?

Getting into a car accident while performing job duties creates a unique legal situation that often allows you to seek compensation from more than one source. Many workers do not realize that an injury sustained while driving for work—whether to deliver items, meet clients, or complete a task for your supervisor—may qualify for both workers’…

June 4, 2025 What to Do If a Car Accident Caused Whiplash or Concussion and Aggravated a Prior Injury

If you suffered a concussion or whiplash in a car accident and already had a prior injury, your situation is more complicated—but that doesn’t mean you’re not entitled to justice. These types of injuries often worsen pre-existing medical conditions, making diagnosis, treatment, and compensation more challenging. At The Ammons Law Firm, we help clients navigate…

June 4, 2025 Why You Need a Lawyer When a Car Accident Worsens a Pre-Existing Condition

What to Do if a Car Accident Made a Pre-Existing Injury Worse If your recent car accident has worsened a pre-existing injury, you’re facing a complex but manageable legal situation. Many accident victims worry that having a previous injury diminishes their right to compensation—this is not the case. The Ammons Law Firm has successfully represented…

May 13, 2025 What Should I Know About Uninsured Motorist Accidents and Policy Payouts in Texas?

Understanding Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Texas If you’ve been hit by an uninsured driver in Texas, you’re facing a challenging situation that thousands of Texans encounter each year. According to the Insurance Information Institute, approximately 8.3% of Texas drivers are uninsured, leaving victims to navigate complex insurance claims without the responsible party’s coverage. The financial…

April 30, 2025 Adam Ferguson Killed in a Semi-truck Accident After a Tire Blowout on U.S. Highway 285 in Reeves County, Texas

REEVES COUNTY, Texas — A collision involving three 18-wheelers resulted in one fatality Sunday morning on U.S. Highway 285. The crash occurred when a northbound Kenworth semi-truck’s defective front tire caused the driver to lose control and veer into the southbound lanes. The vehicle struck a southbound Freightliner hauling a trailer head-on. After the initial…

February 10, 2025 Ford Recalls Nearly 73,000 Vehicles Due to Rear-View Camera Defect

Ford Motor Company has issued a safety recall for nearly 73,000 vehicles following concerns about malfunctioning rear-view cameras, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects approximately 72,624 vehicles, including over 21,000 Ford Expedition SUVs manufactured between January 4 and March 31, 2021. According to the NHTSA, the defect may cause…

February 6, 2025 Jordan Dyer and Shane Fields Killed in Accident with a Semi-truck on U.S. 60 in Daviess County, Kentucky

Daviess County, Ky. — A crash involving a semitrailer and a pickup truck on U.S. 60 East near Hawes Boulevard claimed two lives Friday morning. Authorities reported that the semitrailer was hauling rolled aluminum coils and attempted to cross U.S. 60 from Hawes Boulevard. At the same time, a pickup truck towing a trailer carrying…